104 April 2015 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel Velo-Cities Roaring engines, beautiful people and glamorous parties, some cities are surely all about living in the fast lane. This month, take a pit stop with Ankita Mamgain in these high-octane destinations. AUSTIN, TEXAS Circuit of the Americas brings Formula 1 racing to the American Southwest at Austin in Texas. Based on Hermann Tilke’s 2012 design, it is one of the newer F1 tracks and has the European model of 20 turns and 133-foot elevation change. This is America’s first purpose-built F1 circuit and hence is a destination in itself. Beyond the asphalt, it is known to have a hospital, executive meeting suites, a conference centre and a banquet hall, as well as an expansive outdoor live music space. Moving away from the circuit, this city is often referred to as the live music capital of the world. All over the place you can see bumper stickers urging ‘Keep Austin Weird’ and it has somehow retained its funky charm. As the 11th largest city in US, Austin sits on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River boasting a unique blend of desert and tropical zones. The city has a bohemian character where no one’s really an outsider and there’s always great art, music or a party round the corner. The paddocks at Bahrain International Circuit have started getting busier as the Kingdom prepares to host all the Formula One action. The iconic race is not just the most anticipated event for the automobile industry, but also has a huge impact on the tourism industry of the city that’s hosting it. Top racers, corporate honchos and celebrities, all descend for this ultimate celebration of (horse) power. Here are three stunning locations where this alluring world of technology, adrenaline and glamour come together and are revered.
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